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    Gentle Touch Car Wash

    3.9 (1.1k reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - Gentle Touch Car Wash

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    Unfortunately, they closed down, but they got bought out by another business. It's a shame. I really appreciated their great customer service and quality work.

    I was trying to finish up using some coupons that I bought as a package. When I went to hand him the coupon, he told me they are no longer Gentle Touch (all info on building says Gentle Touch). They are now Genie Car Wash and refused to honor coupons (all deals on wall are exactly as they have been for years from Gentle Touch). They told me to pick up a form at the counter. They gave me a letter telling that I had to send all unused, undamaged and original coupons to them with my own self addressed return envelope. In addition, they demanded a copy of my drivers license. This information is not public and they should not be asking for it. This is crap. I scanned my license but blacked out everything except the photo, name and address. Why couldn't Genie just honor the coupons?

    This is a photo from 10 years ago on the lot.  Looks the same as what I picked up today.
    Sara S.

    My second review on this business. My 10-year old Scion is looking like brand new after a full inside and out detail. I called this morning at 8:45AM and they were able to fit me in at 11AM (thanks John). When I came around to corner to see the finished product, I gasped because it was so SHINY! They also improved greatly upon a large scratch pattern I had on my driver's side. You can barely see it anymore. Great work guys, thank you.

    Service offered and prices.
    Cristle E.

    I've been coming here for more than 15 years! All the workers here are fast and efficient! Aside from the three cars (throughout the years) I have brought here, I also bring my family member's cars. Today, I brought my Mom's car and she had some cash under her seat. The man vacuuming the cars found me to return the money he found. Honesty says a lot about someone. I am grateful for Gentle Touch's hard work! The vehicles I bring here always look so good after; they're spotless, clean, and smell nice! It's always nice to be recognized! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Please don't forget to tip these hard workers! You guys do an awesome job and thank you!

    Dulce_ M.

    I've been here before and they're great with the car wash. It's a bit pricey but I get what I paid for. I liked how they thoroughly clean my car inside and out. The guys who polished outside are spot on every time. I watched them every single time. Very satisfied with them and I recommend this place and will continue to do so. There's a few places in the area I used to go to and I stop when I found this place. The inside of this establishment is clean too, with the Covid going on right now they are taking it seriously.

    Ellen D.

    Great car wash AND games to play, massage chairs, sports on TV, drinks. I found this car wash which sits between Food 4 Less and Walmart right off of the 805. Located in the same lot as a reasonably priced gas station and mini mart. This is my second SUV wash. First time, I bought the least expensive which I guess is $12.99. My SUV sparkled. So, I drove out of my neighborhood again and bought the $34.99 wash including interior conditioning treatment. For another $10 they'll shampoo your floor mats. SUV looks great!

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    James G.

    They did a good job cleaning my Tesla today. I got the Gold wash which was a basic wash through the machine with a wipe down and vacuum. Service was quick and the job was good enough for the price and speed.

    From reaks to sleek
    Nick K.

    John and his team gave me nothing but stellar service from the moment I arrived With things done by hand they go the extra mile and make sure That every detail a machine would miss is not. The dedicated technician did a great job and I will be returning See the before and after photos below

    After spending $50 plus $5 tip to find crumbs on both side of the seats untouched. Poor quality work on May 2023.

    This was my go-to for car washes and detailing. It seems like things have changed quite a bit. I spent $50 plus $5 tip to find my car with crumbs on both the driver and passenger side. Where has the quality gone? It wasn't even busy when I was there. I shouldn't have to review the work and flag someone down to vacuum my car.

    The scratch I can't get rid of on my gas tank cover
    Karina H.

    I have been back several times just to give it another fair shot. I have to change and update my review. First, everyone is always nice to me here. I've never in any way been mistreated. Everyone is always great. There's never a feeling of intimidation or pressure to get any extra service. Second, the service is great. The workers definitely take their time in doing the job and take pride in the work. Third, I have to say that I've brought my car in HORRIDLY DIRTY conditions. They've left it spotless. I would recommend this place.

    Clean detailing

    Fast and friendly car wash.. I highly recommend this place. Been with them during Covid and see employees come and go. But they try there best to keep up with demand. Thank you and keep up the good detailing job.

    Nimisha G.

    I came here a few months ago and had a great experience. Everyone was professional and my car was cleaned throughly. I was so impressed that a bought one of their 5 prepaid car wash packages. Each car wash coupon is for a hand wax with Golden touch, vacuum, windows cleaned inside and out and tire dressing. Today I brought my car in and wow, what a difference a few months make. I'm not sure if management has changed or if there are new employees but this was one of the worst car washes I've ever had. After roughly 40 mins I was called over to my car. I started walking around the car and pointing out additional marks and stains that were apparent and were totally missed. I noticed a red stain that was on the bottoms of my passenger widow was still there as I was leaving. Once I got inside I was even more shocked. Nothing was cleaned, wiped down or swept thoroughly at all. My car wasn't waxed at all either. It was like they wiped the windows and called it a day. This was such a huge disappointment. At this time I'm stuck with a handful of prepaid coupons that I have no interest in using and a car that's still dirty! This service was so subpar it's shocking. There are so many car wash places in this city that there is no reason to come here. Especially with the virus raging it takes a lot for a person to make the effort support local businesses. At this time I believe it would be the right thing for this establishment to refund my money.

    My gross floor before I went to gentle touch lol. To show you the before and after.

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    Ask the Community - Gentle Touch Car Wash

    I got my car wash 3 days ago and my car smells terrible inside. I got my carpets cleaned with shampoo and stuff. How can I get rid of this smell? It's so unpleasant after spending $50+25% tip.

    We had the exact same thing happen after we took our car in to be detailed with carpets and upholstery shampooed on May 31, 2023. We've been leaving messages at Gentle Touch ever since May 31st with No Call Back. We had to rent a car and have been… 

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